Minister Jacqueline Barnes-Harris was born in Holland, Virginia.  She is the proud mother of three, two sons, Bennie and Jason, and a deceased daughter, Lisa Patrice, and seven grandchildren.  She is fondly known as Pastor Jackie.  Ordained in 1987, she was the Associate Pastor at Woodside Village Senior Home under Pastor Veronica Armstrong and at Gateway Cathedral of Praise for two years, under Bishop Diana Dunn. 

Her educational background includes Norfolk State University and Paul D. Camp Community College, where she was a Business Education major.  She earned an Associate's Degree in Biblical Studies from Logos Bible College; a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from the Christian School of Theology; and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southern Christian University.  Her ecclesiastical background includes various duties, such as serving as an Altar worker, Sunday School teacher, Intercessory Prayer Warrior, member of the Evangelism team, Deaconess, member of the Baptism Committee, member of the Deliverance Ministry, Adult Choir member, and assistance with the prison ministry.  

Minister Harris is a certified missionary and traveled to Mexico to evangelize to the Mayan Indians.  She was an international speaker in Cancun, Mexico, with the Circle of Champions.  She lectures at workshops, conferences, and teaches with the Prayer Squad under the leadership of Apostle Lady Erlene Nicholas.  

Minister Harris has served the Lord for over 40 years.  Her spiritual assignment is to restore the Glory of God in the lives of His people.  She is a pastor after God's own heart who loves to strengthen and empower God's people, aiding them in fulfilling their ministry mandates.  She is grateful that God has been merciful as she gives her life in service to Him through serving others.

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